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Job overview
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The Nuclear Medicine service at Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust consists of two Nuclear Medicine departments across both Queen's Hospital and King George Hospital sites. The service currently maintains 3 gamma cameras (2 x SPECT and a new 32-slice SPECT CT which is being installed in May 2024). We run a dedicated manufacturing radiopharmacy with 2 new isolators that supplies both BHRUT and external customers with 99mTc radiopharmaceuticals. We manage a therapy service that includes I-131 and Ra-223 serving a population of approximately 750,000 patients. The service also supports a wide range of clinical trials. A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 8A clinical scientist to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all aspects of the Nuclear Medicine service including QA, radiopharmacy (training will be provided), R&D and external contract work. This post requires an MSc from an accredited centre as well as HCPC registration as a clinical scientist. They will need experience in Nuclear Medicine Physics appropriate to the role. Applicants should be in the process of applying for MPE status. Applicants without the necessary experience are also encouraged to apply as they may be considered for appointment at Band 7.
BHRUT encourages flexible working options.
Main duties of the job
* To plan, organise and implement a quality assurance programme for all equipment in Nuclear Medicine.
* To play a lead role in ensuring the department maintains legislative compliance.
* To play a lead role in the administration of radionuclide therapies.
* To supervise and assist with the training of trainee clinical scientists, nurses, radiographers and technicians.
* To assist in the upload and maintenance of documents within the department's quality management software.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
* HCPC State Registered Clinical Scientist.
Desirable criteria
* Higher qualification
* Experience in carrying out research and development
Experience
Essential criteria
* Specialist knowledge of Nuclear Medicine (Substantial post registration experience)
* Knowledge of UK legislation relating to the use of sealed and unsealed radioactive materials within a hospital environment.
Desirable criteria
* Teaching/ Training Experience
Ensuring people settle in and feel part of our Trust straight away is one of our top priorities. We hold two corporate welcome events each month and, if successful, you will start on one of these days so we can provide you with a seamless and welcoming introduction to our Trust.
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Trust's Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.
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